As you begin working with the SMC API, see these examples as a reference.
These tasks give the client access to the SMC through the API.
Forcepoint FlexEdge Secure SD-WAN Manager (SMC) is part of the Forcepoint FlexEdge Secure SD-WAN solution. You can access the SMC in two ways: through the Management Client or through the SMC application programming interface (API).
The Application Programming Interface (API) of SMC allows external applications to connect with the SMC.
You can use WebSockets with the SMC API to monitor status information and browse log data.
The SMC API is a RESTful API that includes these features.
Each entry point contains an operation verb and other information to direct the user to a URI.
You can retrieve elements from the API in both JSON and XML formats.
You can manage resource elements with several operations.
The API makes it possible to execute specific searches, such as unused elements or duplicate IP addresses.
You can create a list of all supported API versions and their entry points.
The client must retrieve the login URI, as most services and element URIs require the client to be properly authenticated.
Logon is performed with a POST request on the login service URI.
Use the SMC API to find and configure hosts and Host elements.
Use the SMC API to import IP address lists.
The SMC API can be used to modify, upload, and monitor the status of Policy elements.
You can use the SMC API to configure gateways, certificates, VPN topology, and settings for VPNs.
It is possible to filter searches by group type.
You can retrieve static or dynamic routing information from an engine.